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Definition of dependent territory in English: dependent territorynoun Law A territory (such as a country, province, colony, etc.) controlled by another.
Origin Late 17th century; earliest use found in John Pettus (c1613–1685), natural philosopher and politician. Definition of dependent territory in US English: dependent territorynoun Law A territory (such as a country, province, colony, etc.) controlled by another.
Origin Late 17th century; earliest use found in John Pettus (c1613–1685), natural philosopher and politician. |